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El Dorado County
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Mountain Winery & Lodge - winery,
7450 Fairplay Road, Fair Play, CA 95684. Phone: 530-620-6888. Open: Call for hours. Directions: From Placerville, CA - Hwy 49 south to Pleasant Valley Road, go east (left) 10 miles to Bucks Bar (right only). 10 miles to Mt. Aukum (E16) make right 3 miles to next left Fair Play Road 3 miles on left side, next driveway past Granite Springs Winery. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in September, October. Gold Mountain Winery and Lodge is located in the Fair Play AVA (American Viticultural Area) at the heart of the California's Gold Country, in the beautiful and idyllic Sierra Foothills of El Dorado county, nearby historic Placerville and Somerset. We feature fine hand crafted wines made from Estate grown premium wine grapes and a unique lodge that blends rustic with five star accomodations. Come uncork the magic of Gold Mountain premium wines. An incredible new lineup of world-class wines has been unveiled here at Gold Mountain and will continue to grow with each new release. We challenge anyone to find better value where wine quality, environmental stewardship, wine purity (Vegan too) are offered at such modest prices. We command the entire hilltop with all its slope aspects: mainly north, south, west and just enough east slope to have carved an acre for our Pinot Noir. Yes, Pinot Noir which needs less heat units than most of our well-suited grapes and gets just what it needs from our east-facing slope which is in the shade by late afternoon on a summer’s eve. The hilltop not only serves to create different microclimates based on slope direction towards or away from the sun but its topographical relief. (ADDED: August 10, 2016, JBS) - Granite Springs Winery - winery
5050 Granite Springs Wine, Somerset, CA 95684. Phone: (530) 620-6395. Granite Springs specializes in Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, Black Muscat, Port, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and an everyday table red called Sierra Reserve Red. Established in 1980, purchased by Latcham in 1994 (they actually produced the Latcham Vineyard label for many years.) -
Latcham
Vineyards - winery, Come Visit Our Tasting Room!
2860 Omo Ranch Road, Somerset, CA 95684. Phone: (530) 620-6642. Email: info@latcham.com. Open Thursday - Sunday, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm. Closed Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, except by appointment. Please call or email us 24 hours in advance for an appointment, Monday - Wednesday. planted Latcham Vineyards in 1981. Located in California's Sierra Foothills, Latcham Vineyards lies on the north slope of a small, beautiful valley in the heart of the El Dorado gold country near the historic town of Fair Play, California. We chose this romantic and colorful site for its beauty, the fine quality of the soil, and excellent growing conditions. The wisdom of this choice has been proven repeatedly by the deeply flavorful grapes produced on this 28-acre vineyard. Latcham Vineyards has become well known for rich, flavorful wines that have won hundreds of medals in numerous wine competitions. The Latcham family credits the success of their wines to the unique growing conditions of the Fair Play where the warm days and cool nights produce grapes with an intensity of flavor not found in other growing areas. The vineyard produces -
Smokey Ridge Farm Stand - winery, Farm
stand / farm market on a farm,Wide variety of seasonal, locally
grown fruits and vegetables, apples, apple cider, chestnuts,
catering, weddings
2160 Carson Road, Placerville, CA 95667. Phone: (530) 626-5078. Email: smokeyridgeranch@gmail.com. Open: Farm Stand Open August 31 to December 1st, Friday to Sunday from 9-5. At our Farm Stand, you can enjoy: Great bulk apple prices for all your canning and baking needs. Apple cider, Tasting apples side-by-side and learning about the different varieties. Picking your own chestnuts. Sampling our gourmet condiments and preserves. Savoring a delicious farm-to-table lunch provided by Smokey Ridge Charcuterie by our pond. Purchasing Charcuterie and Sausages. An authentic, laid back farm experience. We will host your event at our farm or cater off-site at a venue of your choosing. We specialize in seasonal farm-to-table meals and house-made artisanal meats with a focus on French, Mediterranean and Cajun cuisines. We'll provide custom menus and service options for your events. Contact Kara for a free consultation and menu quote. Picnic Boxes for Group Outings . Winery Events. Business Luncheons. Appetizer Trays, Holiday Meals and Custom Orders, Dinner Parties and Small Weddings. Our winery varietals are Sangiovese, Zinfandel, Rose, Hard Cider. (ADDED: May 24, 2014, from their website)
